1963 Generator/Alternator bracket placement

[FoxyRoxy]

I saw a photo on a thread that has the tension adjustment bracket in an upper position wich is opposite from where it was on mine before tear down. I have it in tge upper position now. Is this correct?

 

[biddle]

I inserted your photos into your poat. You can learn how here-

 

[Daveya]

My 62 is the same as your original photo with the adjustment below.

 

[FoxyRoxy]

Ok. Thx. Do you have 2 belts on yours?

 

[Hemoguy]

I saw a photo on a thread that has the tension adjustment bracket in an upper position wich is opposite from where it was on mine before tear down. I have it in tge upper position now. Is this correct?

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I have a 61 conv that I am cleaning up from an intake manifold oil leak and I am considering converting the generator to an alternator for posterity. I see kits online for doing this to model years 62, 63 but not for 61. Just wondering what may be a complication for 61? Bracket alignment or electrical upgrade? Any thoughts?

 

[FoxyRoxy]

I will be changing mine over eventually but existing generator is working fine with starting and running power. I see you have passenger side coolant lines but looks like plenty of room. Doesn't look like you have a water pump to generator bracket so im not sure how the alternator would mount.

 

[Hemoguy]

I will be changing mine over eventually but existing generator is working fine with starting and running power. I see you have passenger side coolant lines but looks like plenty of room. Doesn't look like you have a water pump to generator bracket so im not sure how the alternator would mount.

Thanks for the input. I decided to keep the old generator. after all it is a Classic Car. Now I am trying to determine how to extend or modify this tank as it is interferring with the new HEI distributor I am mounting. any thoughts?

 

[FoxyRoxy]

Wow. That's a biggin . I don't currently have my tank mounted. I made my own for now while I restore it and the original brass radiator. I think you may get a water neck spacer plate to fit. I've seen them at Summit for chevy sizing so should have one for Ford bolt pattern. While I have ya. Would you happen to have time to take a pic of your power steering lines. Im having trouble re running those. Curious to know what yours has. Nice engine block BTW.